High-achieving pupils, fighting development, a shake-up of social care and a tight budget are just some of the good, bad and ugly issues faced by Wokingham District Council.Councillor Frank Browne, leader of the council, takes a look back at the achievements and struggles the district has faced in 2006, as well as the ones ahead for 2007. Frank Browne is particularly proud of the high standards achieved by pupils in the district, demonstrated by the area being second highest in the country for Key Stage Two results.Pupils sitting GCSE exams in 2006 made parents and teachers proud, with a six per cent increase in higher grade passes.Cllr Browne said: “There is also significant progress in investing in schools. Obviously we have got a long way to go, with incidents like Emmbrook.”The Emmbrook School had to partially close in December for urgent repairs to the heating and leaking roofs. The school will be almost fully operational for the new term, although the gym is still out of action.Cllr Browne said: “There is more work to be done. We are moving forward, but not fast enough if I am honest.”